Hiring for less than minimum wage exploits workers

Richard Grant in his March 31 column, "Minimum wage bad for all," states the following regarding the minimum-wage law: "To the extent that such laws are enforceable, a person who might be employable and happy at $6.50 an hour is unable legally to work at less than the current minimum wage."

"Happy at $6.50 an hour?" In other words, if it wasn't for that pesky law, poor people would have the legal option to downgrade their wages. This sounds like a great deal - for their employers!

Shall we, now, get down to the truth about the very purpose of this law? It is about protecting the poor and powerless from the rich and powerful who would gladly exploit their desperation.

The most vulnerable among us need this law if they ever hope to earn anything close to a livable wage.

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Hiring for less than minimum wage exploits workers

Richard Grant in his March 31 column, 'Minimum wage bad for all,' states the following regarding the minimum-wage law: